Health Services Occupational Health and Safety

WHMIS is a uniform, national regulatory system to inform about hazardous material (legally called “Controlled Products”). This course will enable participants to understand the intent of WHMIS symbols, labels and procedures for filling out MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) in places of employment. Participants will be trained on recognition and safe handling as well as use and storage of controlled products used at the workplace.

You will learn about legislation and regulations governing the
transportation of dangerous goods including information on classification,
safety masks, documentation, safe handling, incident reporting and
emergency response.

Your studies will focus on the preparation required to successfully facilitate
in-house workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS)
sessions for front line workers. You will learn about relevant legislation
including requirements of worker training, controlled product
classification, and required documentation and labelling. You will also
develop skills to design specific workplace training sessions.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 27,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.